The Summer Solstice is the 10th of the 24th solar terms. It falls between the Grain in Ear (芒种) and Minor Heat (小暑), and begins on June 21st this year. As opposite the Winter Solstice, the Summer Solstice is an important day of transformation between yin and yang. The character “至”carries the meaning of reaching the […]
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Grain in Ear, or Mangzhong in Chinese, is the ninth of 24 solar term. The arrival of Grain in Ear signified the beginning of hot summer. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM), it is the best time of nourishing the spleen. During Grain in Ear, it need to take advantage of the fullness of Yang Qi reaching for
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As a part of Chinese culture, Traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) has evolved over thousands of years with its extensive and profound influence on ordinary Chinese people. TCM include internal medicine and external treatments such as acupuncture, moxibustion, and Tuina massage. Ear seeds is a unique therapy characterized with its convenient, low-cost and quick curative effect, making
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